How do you size a generator for cooling equipment?

For the equipment's full-load and starting demand, not just its running load. Motors on chillers and pumps draw far more power when they start, so we size from the equipment list and the mechanical scope.

Do you provide cables and temporary power distribution?

Yes. We rent temporary power distribution alongside portable and standby generators, and plan the cables, panels and connection points as part of the job.

What about fuel, noise and permits?

We plan the refueling schedule and the generator's placement, and check local noise limits, fuel storage rules and any permits for temporary equipment before it arrives.

Can Texas agencies rent from Zebrix as an SDVOSB and VetHUB vendor?

Yes. Zebrix is an SBA-certified SDVOSB and Texas VetHUB certified (VID 21829539), and equipment rental is registered under NAICS 532412 and 532490 and the 975 NIGP class.

Temporary power

Generator rental in Texas

Zebrix Group rents portable and standby generators, with temporary power distribution, across Texas for maintenance shutdowns, emergencies and peak demand. We size each generator for the equipment it actually has to run, including the starting demand of chillers and pumps, and plan the distribution, refueling and placement with the rest of the job.

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Common reasons to rent a generator

Generators fill the gap when building power isn't available or isn't enough.

Running temporary chillers and pumps while a building's chiller circuit is out of service.
Keeping critical systems up during electrical or mechanical maintenance.
Emergency power after equipment or utility failures.
Covering peak demand beyond what the permanent service can carry.

Sizing for the real load

Motors draw far more power when they start than when they run, so a generator for cooling equipment has to cover the chiller's full-load and starting demand plus any pumps, not just the running load. We size from the equipment list and the mechanical scope, so the generator matches the outage.

Distribution, fuel and permits

Power has to get from the generator to the equipment safely. We plan the cables, panels and connection points, the refueling schedule, and where the generator sits. Before it arrives, we check local noise limits, fuel storage rules and any permits for temporary equipment.

One team for the work and the rental

Because Zebrix is also the HVAC and mechanical contractor, the people who size and connect the rental are the same people who understand the system it is carrying. There is no hand-off between a rental company and a mechanical crew.

Certified and licensed. SBA-certified service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), Texas VetHUB certified (VID 21829539), and TDLR Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractor license TACLA00169073C. Based in The Woodlands, serving Greater Houston and Texas.

Frequently asked questions

How do you size a generator for cooling equipment?: For the equipment's full-load and starting demand, not just its running load. Motors on chillers and pumps draw far more power when they start, so we size from the equipment list and the mechanical scope.
Do you provide cables and temporary power distribution?: Yes. We rent temporary power distribution alongside portable and standby generators, and plan the cables, panels and connection points as part of the job.
What about fuel, noise and permits?: We plan the refueling schedule and the generator's placement, and check local noise limits, fuel storage rules and any permits for temporary equipment before it arrives.
Can Texas agencies rent from Zebrix as an SDVOSB and VetHUB vendor?: Yes. Zebrix is an SBA-certified SDVOSB and Texas VetHUB certified (VID 21829539), and equipment rental is registered under NAICS 532412 and 532490 and the 975 NIGP class.